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Probably the hardest skill to teach, and the one of the most vital to posess, is vision. Vision requires discipline in order to generate images of what you would like to become, both professionally and personally. This is an intensive process to determine which direction you want to go, and will require a little time and effort on your part. You can have a bad week and it is okay. Your goal for that week may be in jeopardy, but that won’t stop you from reaching your destination, your ultimate vision or your picture of what you will be. If your vision is to be the top salesperson in your district, for example, you will figure out that at the present time you are not qualified to do it. The answer would be…”what do I need to do to get qualified?”. Map out specific checkpoints, or goals, and stick with it. The bigger picture will outweigh the short term disappoinments. The true pro knows it is just a matter of time and preparation before they reach their destination!

1.)*V IVID- Your visions should be so real you can touch them, and write them down. Live as if what will be, already is!

2.)*I NSIGHTFUL- Change happens when you have a need…either active or passive. (Have to change for health reasons, or need to change because you just desire more)

3.)*S TRUCTURED- Vision must be put on paper…it is virtually worthless if it is not. Something happens when you write it down, your visions become more concrete. Roadmap checkpoints for yourself.

4.)*I NTENSE- You cannot have a “half-hearted” vision. Develop a positive, beautiful vision of your life, or don’t do it at all. As Pat Riley said; “You’re either in or you’re out, there is no in between!”

5.)*O NGOING- Persistence and determination are the keys. Edison failed miserably many times before he succeeded.

6.)*N ECCESSARY- Change is inevitable…growth is optional. Jim Rohn says,” The good stuff in life they keep on the top shelf. To reach it you must stand on the books you have read.” Remember that this is one the attributes that separate the pro from the average!

7.)*MOTIVATION- You must be creating your dream or vision for the right purpose. Zig Ziglar said “If you help enough other people get what they want, you will get what you want!”

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Christmas recipe makes: 2 dozen Calories per biscuit: 125
Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Suitable
for freezing at end of step 5.

Christmas recipe ingredients:

* flour, plain white 350 g (12 oz) * bicarbonate of soda, 5 ml
(1 tsp) * ginger, ground 30 ml (2 tbsp) * cinnamon, ground 15 ml
(1 tbsp) * cloves, ground 2.5 ml (0.5 tsp) * butter, 125 g (4
oz) * sugar, soft light brown 175 g (6 oz) * golden syrup 60 ml
(4 tbsp) * egg, 1

icing:

* egg white, 1 * icing sugar, sifted * food coloring

Christmas recipe instructions:

1. Blend the butter with a mixture of the spices, bicarbonate of
soda and flour. Do this until it is breadcrumb like and then mix
in the sugar.

2. Beat an egg into slightly warmed syrup and pour into the
mixture from step 1, mixing till it becomes a soft dough. Then
knead until smooth.

3. Make a 5mm ( inch) thick dough layer on a floured surface
and cut out biscuit shapes using vaious cutters. Pierce a hole
in each one for putting ribbon through later on , for hanging.

4. Put two non-stick baking sheets on two baking trays.

5. Place the various shaped cut outs onto the baking sheets and
bake at 190 degrees centigrade (375 F) until golden brown, about
10 minutes. Allow to cool and harden for about 10 m inutes
before placing on a wire rack till cold.

6. For the icing add sifted icing sugar to a beaten egg until
stiff enough for piping. Add colorings if necessary to brighten
up the decorations.

7. Put icing patterns of your choice on the biscuits. After
allowing the biscuits to dry, put ribbons through the biscuit
holes, ready for hanging on a christmas tree.

The paramount of London’s restaurants are also thought of as a few of the foremost internationally. Aficionados may do anything to eat at one of these places & generally one will be obliged to book yourselves a table ahead to get a place, or at the very least to be willing to perch at the venue’s bar for a few glasses of wine until somewhere becomes vacant. A principal hangout to feed in is the Ping Pong restaurant; this place is a celebrated, contemporary place to eat in. This flawless and luscious location delivers certain of the top Dim Sum cuisines that you will ever come across, a first-rate assortment of perfumed teas and fine cocktails. Should you appreciate Dim Sum, then this place has got to be one of the foremost restaurants to graze in.

Also, Nobu is a great, new spot. This venue is Nobu’s very 1st English project and it’s performed brilliantly. Their dining is beautiful & even though their meals can sometimes be small, this restaurant shouldn’t be a problem, because you’ll presumably get lots orders - revel in the great professionalism rather than the amount. In the main, this spot presents amazing meals, has graceful employees & a wonderful service. Read more about Londons reccommended London restaurants with Time Out.

Electric Birdcage spot situated on St James Street, is a restaurant where a person’s creativity may go truly wild. At this fresh new restaurant and cocktail bar their cuisine is made up of modern Asian eating and it’s been declared as being a must try - the bar’s cocktail drinks are superb and it’s specialities must be sipped by every person. This city gives you an abundance of pricey, posh places to eat, even so, keep in mind it furthermore offers you oodles of cheap spots, & often these are also London’s small, hidden assets.

Our capital, as is broadly known, is one of the most exciting capitals on earth - but for all that, keep in mind it is sometimes a bit high priced. If one is searching for first class, low cost dining then one is in a superb location to find it, supposing you’re also shopping around the correct place. of the city’s has a range of great options - pizza restaurants, uncostly Italian cafes and of course zillions of vegan eateries. The Gourmet Burger Kitchen is a wonderful burger house which is inspired by many outstanding burger houses in Britain. There exists every combination of burger imaginable, which implies there’s a burger to cater for everybody. GBK is pretty reasonably priced, and their portions are enormous, there’s definitely no need for getting seconds in this place. Masala Zone’s a leading chain of funky Indians. These spots are reasonably priced and present excellent Indian Street menus, terrific for days when you must sup, but all the same your engagement cannot continue for too long, or on the other hand good for periods when you’re going out with a party of associates & you are looking for a restaurant with outstanding food and the vibes to match it.

If you love your coffee you are in the right site. If you are keen on having the best coffee accessories then this is the place to find out all about the Braun 4 Cup Espresso Carafe. If your coffee is as important to you as my coffee is to me then read on.

Braun 4 Cup Espresso Carafes pour one mean cup of coffee. Experts all rave about the added perks that the Braun 4 Cup Espresso Carafes have compared to your standard coffee pot drip and espresso machines. Most of these compliments are about coffee that blows their mind, or how they closed their eyes and could imagine themselves on a gondola in Venice, Italy. And that’s coming from the experts. Imagine what the espresso from the Braun carafe will do to your friends and to your social life.

Firstly, the Braun 4 cup espresso carafes get your espresso to the perfect temperature which is essential. Believe it or not, most coffee makers, even the espresso makers, fail to get the proper water and coffee temperature. This leaves your coffee lifeless, since proper liquid temperatures are essential for the optimal extraction of coffee bean oils. Why should you not enjoy the full flavor of the bean?

Expert tests on these Brauns, though, show that they get liquid temperatures more than 10 degree Fahrenheit higher than other machines. For those curious about exactly what level of heat we’re talking, the carafes should have upwards of 200 degrees by the end of brewing. Other lesser machines keep the temperatures down around 180 to 185 degrees.This is a big difference temp and consequently in the flavour of the coffee produced.

The Braun 4 cup espresso carafes also do an excellent job of making sure all of your grounds are used. The more ground that are used up then the more coffee flavor will filter through for you to enjoy. You want to make sure your machine has a proper dispersion pattern in the filter basket with its steam output. That way, as much as possible will be “spent grounds”. The Braun didn’t leave too many spent grounds, according to experts, though it did leave some. This, however, is no reason to pass on this mean coffee machine. For such great tasting coffee some things are forgivable.

Possibly the finest feature of the machine is its high-quality stainless steel carafe. A stylish addition to any kitchen decor. Many Braun 4 cup espresso carafes come with a “brew-through” design. This means that you don’t need to place a lid on it after brewing, or clamp down a lid for that matter. Even after letting it sit around for a couple of hours, the carafe still should retain a lot of those high temperatures we talked about earlier. As for cleaning, the stainless steel should not be much more of a bother compared with glass pots.

All you need now is to make the calls, gather the friends and sit an enjoy the scents and tastes of Italy from the comfort of your own kitchen all through the tantalizing aroma of coffee expertly brewed. Salute!

Lorna Mclaren has an information and resources website at http://www.alove4coffee.com where you can find out everything you need to know about different coffee.

Steak Diane is a classical and tasty meat dish that is a classic
in white-tablecloth restaurants and, to properly be served, must
be prepared at tableside. This presentation is a great way to
impress your guests or perfect for that special romantic dinner!

2 boneless beef top loin steaks, cut 1-inch thick (about 1 1/4
lbs.) 1 tsp. grated lemon peel

1/4 tsp. pepper

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

2 Tbsp. brandy (optional)

2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1/2 lb. small mushrooms, sliced

3 Tbsp. finely chopped shallots or green onions

1/4 cup half-and-half

1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

2 tsp. Dijon-style mustard

Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat until hot. Add
mushrooms and shallots; cook and stir for 4 minutes or until
tender. Remove.

On a clean pan; spray with cooking spray or few drops of oil,
heat over medium heat until hot. Combine lemon peel and pepper;
press onto beef steaks. Place steaks in pan; cook 12 to 15
minutes for medium rare to medium, turning occasionally. Remove
and keep warm.

Adding the brandy to the pan, cook and stir until browned bits
attached to skillet are dissolved. Stir in half-and-half, lemon
juice, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in mushroom
mixture; heat through. Serve with sauce. Serves 4.